For Their Benefit

For Their Benefit is a weekly listing of activities sponsored by nonprofit organizations to raise funds for programs that serve San Diegans.

Thursday

The ninth annual Pet Rescue Day, benefiting the Helen Woodward Animal Center. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at 1066 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego. Donate a gently used blanket or towel for the animals and receive a free ticket for a one-hour harbor cruise to use anytime. Donors also receive a sample gift bag from Petco. Dogs must be on a leash and are allowed to ride along on the one-hour cruise. (619) 686-8700 or hornblower.com/petrescueday.
Friday

The 10th Anniversary Gala, benefiting the Petco Foundation. 5 to 11 p.m. May 30 at the Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado. $250 single, $450 for two; tables of 10 available. Black tie optional. Reservations by Friday. (858) 453-7845, ext. 3262.
Items for For Their Benefit should be submitted at least three weeks in advance and may be sent by e-mail:
fortheirbenefit@uniontrib.com
, or by fax to (619) 293-5093.